Reason rapped over Jesus

21 July 2015 - 02:04 By Leonie Wagner

In the hip-hop industry nothing sells faster than controversy and the latest to test this theory is rapper Reason. Drawing inspiration from American hip-hop artist Kanye West, rapper Reason, whose real name is Sizwe Moeketsi, caused a social media ruckus when he posted the picture of his new album cover on Instagram.Reazus Christ is Cummin, depicts Christ wearing sunglasses and carrying a bare-butted woman over each arm. Fans first took issue with the use of the term Jesus Christ and then with the lack of originality of the cover in referencing the Kanye West album Yeezus. Reason's attempt at a disclaimer was a tweet before he posted the cover, saying: "I'm gonna offend a lot of you by the end of day. Apologies in advance (sic)."But this offered little solace. The cover was slammed as blasphemous and imitative.Tober Mthembu said: "So much lack of originality in South Africa, what's wrong with you fellas?"Snothile Biyela took to Instagram and said: "Who the hell do you think you are? I've lost all the love and respect I had for you, you stupid."Not everyone chastised Reason. A fan said: "What's up? Ain't nothing wrong in this picture, last I checked ain't no White God."Another fan, Nana Mfolo, said: "I didn't know so many of you base your faith on a picture of a white man with long hair. In any case a true fan has listened to his music and knows the kind of artist he is, judgment should be held till the freestyle drops. All he asked was to hear his truth, I'm all ears."The Thembisa born rapper explained himself: "Growing up as a kid I was given the tools and weapons to protect myself from the evils of this world. I've since gone through a roller-coaster of experiences that have tainted that innocent and angelic image they were trying to protect, and it has left me with new truths."He is to release his third album on Friday...

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